Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Redington, or 22 miles northeast of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Cheyenne, northeastern Kimball, southwestern Morrill and southeastern Banner Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Banner; Morrill; Kimball; Cheyenne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov